Karachi Collection

The Union Flag over the Lucknow Residency
On 15 August, 1947, British India ended and the two new Dominions of India and Pakistan came into being under Independence. New flags were raised at the new capitals, Delhi and Karachi respectively

Quaid-i-Azam (Quaid-e-Azam), Tomb of Mohammed Ali Jinnah (1876-1948), Karachi, Pakistan

Aerial view, Bunder Road, Karachi, Pakistan
Aerial view, Bunder Road (now M. A. Jinnah Road), Karachi, Sindh Province, Pakistan, on a busy day. Date: circa 1950

Hindu Gymkhana, Karachi, British India
Hindu Gymkhana, Sarwar Shaheed Road, Karachi, Sindh, British India (now in Pakistan), built in Mughal-Revival style. It was originally a club for the Hindu upper classes

Pakistan - Karachi, Swaminarain Hindu Temple
The Swaminarayan Mandir, Karachi - a Hindu temple that belongs to the NarNarayan Dev Gadi of the Swaminarayan Sampraday and is the only Swaminarayan temple in Pakistan

Killarney Hotel, Karachi, British India. Date: circa 1935

St Patricks School, Karachi, British India
St Patricks School, Karachi, Sindh Province, British India (now in Pakistan). Date: circa 1900

Orphaned Muslim Children at Karachi Refugee Camp
Separated or orphaned children at a refugee camp in Karachi set up for Muslims fleeing from India to Pakistan

Karachi, Pakistan, Asia

Napier Barracks, Karachi, British India
Napier Barracks, Karachi, Sindh Province, British India (now in Pakistan). Date: circa 1908

Karachi Pakistan Skyline
Michael Tompsett

de Havilland Dove AP-AGJ
de Havilland Dove 2B AP-AGJ (msn 04084), of Pakistan Petroleum Ltd. at Karachi Airport, in storage, prior to sale in the UK, with Dove G-AJBI and Heron G-AOGO of Morton Air Services

Crocodiles at Sufi shrine of Manghopir, near Karachi, Pakistan, c. 1890 s
Crocodiles at Sufi shrine of Manghopir, near Karachi, Pakistan, c.1890 s

Farewell Banquet to the 109th Regiment at Kurrachee (engraving)
1613421 Farewell Banquet to the 109th Regiment at Kurrachee (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Farewell Banquet to the 109th Regiment at Kurrachee)

Eduljee Dinshaw Charity Hospital, Karachi, British India. Date: circa 1908

Mereweather Clocktower, Karachi, British India. Date: circa 1908

Empress Market, Karachi, British India. Date: circa 1920

Khalikdina Hall and Library, Karachi, British India
The Ghulam Hoosain Khalikdina Hall and Library, Karachi, British India. Date: circa 1935

King Edward VII Memorial, Karachi, British India
King Edward VII Memorial, in front of Frere Hall, Karachi, British India. Date: circa 1920

Maghar Pier and old tombs, Karachi, British India. Date: circa 1920

Gymkhana Club, Karachi, British India
Gymkhana Club, an officers club in Karachi, British India. Date: circa 1920

Sind Club, Karachi, British India
Sind Club, a gentlemens club in Karachi, British India. Date: circa 1910

Cantonment Railway Station, Karachi, British India - view across the platform. Date: circa 1908

Laying the Submarine Cable between Kurrachee and Aden, landing the Cable at Muscat Cove (engraving)
1098634 Laying the Submarine Cable between Kurrachee and Aden, landing the Cable at Muscat Cove (engraving) by English School

Rifle Practice in Kurrachee in Scinde (engraving)
1097943 Rifle Practice in Kurrachee in Scinde (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rifle Practice in Kurrachee in Scinde)

Sacred pool of gharials in Karachi (chromolitho)
2788724 Sacred pool of gharials in Karachi (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sacred pool of gharials in Karachi)

The Afghan War, with the Bombay Division (engraving)
1058755 The Afghan War, with the Bombay Division (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan War, with the Bombay Division)

The Late Sir William Fyers, KCB (engraving)
1056749 The Late Sir William Fyers, KCB (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Sir William Fyers, KCB)

The Frere Hall, Kurrachee, erected in Honour of Governor Sir Bartle Frere (engraving)
1099042 The Frere Hall, Kurrachee, erected in Honour of Governor Sir Bartle Frere (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Frere Hall, Kurrachee)

Rickshaw Driver
Ali Khataw

An Indian guard at the Marine Airport of Karachi, Pakistan. He stands under one of furthest reaches signpost of the world, outside the BOAC base offices. Picture taken circa 1st November 1944

Douglas B-26B Invader N202PP (msn 27847, ex 44-34568), of Purolator Products. 1945: Built as a Douglas A-26B-61-DL Invader for the United States Army Air Force, re-designated B-26B in 1948

Air mail leaving Croydon for Karachi, India 1929
The first air mail service between Croydon, England and Karachi, India. Inaugurated by Armstrong-Siddeley Argosy air liner of Imperial Airways, arriving on 6 April. Date: 30 March 1929

Hawker Siddeley HS-121 Trident 1E
Engineers Working on a Pia Hawker Siddeley Hs-121 Trident 1E During Maintenance in a Hangar at Karachi, Pakistan Date: 1960s

Karachi Pier, c1927

The chess board from the Indus civilisation at Mohenjodaro, in the Karachi Museum, Pakistan, Asia

Carlton Hotel, Karachi, British India
Carlton Hotel and street scene, Karachi, Sindh Province, British India (now in Pakistan). Date: circa 1910s

Queen Victoria Monument, Karachi, British India
Aerial view of the Queen Victoria Monument, with soldiers on parade, Karachi, Sindh Province, British India (now in Pakistan). Date: circa 1930

Fort and Lighthouse, Manora Point, Karachi, British India
Fort and Lighthouse, Manora Point, Karachi, Sindh Province, British India (now in Pakistan). Date: circa 1900

Vessel in Port - Karachi, Pakistan
Smart steam vessel in Port - Karachi, Pakistan - possibly the arrival/departure of a notable foreign dignitary? Date: circa 1909

105th Mahratta Light Infantry - Christmas and New Year card
105th Mahratta Light Infantry. Christmas and New Year card - Karachi 1922.. Commemorative Art

Karachi, Pakistan - Section of the Passenger Pier
Manora Point, Karachi Harbour, Pakistan - Section of the Passenger Pier. Note the Time Ball on top of the Church Tower, which signalled a certain point in the ball. Date: circa 1908

Karachi Frog
Watercolour by Olivia Fanny Tonge 1858-1949. 180 x 260mm. From one of sixteen sketchbooks presented to the Museum in 1952

Port of Pakistan building at night, Karachi, Pakistan
Port of Pakistan building (Karachi Port Trust) at night, Karachi, Sindh Province, Pakistan. Date: circa 1950

Holy Trinity Church, Karachi, British India
Holy Trinity Church, Karachi, Sindh Province, British India (now in Pakistan). Date: circa 1900

Landing stage, Kiamari, Karachi, British India
Landing stage with dhows and a clock tower, Kiamari (Kemari), Karachi, Sindh Province, British India (now in Pakistan). Date: circa 1920

Passenger Landing Stage - Kiamari (Kemari), Pakistan - near Karachi. Date: circa 1910s

Cover design, Imperial Airways, Cairo, Baghdad, Karachi Air Service. 20th century

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Karachi, a city steeped in history and rich with diverse cultural influences. From the Union Flag over the Lucknow Residency to the iconic Quaid-i-Azam, this bustling metropolis tells tales of its colonial past. Aerial views of Bunder Road showcase Karachi's modernity as it thrives as Pakistan's economic hub. The remnants of British India are scattered throughout, like the elegant Killarney Hotel and the grand Hindu Gymkhana. Yet amidst these reminders of bygone eras, Karachi embraces its multicultural identity with landmarks such as the Swaminarain Hindu Temple. Education has always been valued here, evident in institutions like St Patrick's School that stood strong during British rule. However, not all stories from this city are glamorous; images of orphaned Muslim children at refugee camps remind us of Karachi's struggles and resilience. Today, Karachi stands tall as a vibrant Pakistani city with a skyline that reflects its progress and ambition. The Queen Victoria Monument serves as a reminder that even through changing times, traditions can be preserved. Karachi is more than just buildings or monuments; it is alive with energy and diversity, and is a melting pot where people from different backgrounds come together to create something unique - an amalgamation of cultures that defines this great city on Pakistan's coast.